Vintage Japanese Toys (1960s–1980s)
1971 Marusan Godzilla shogun-warrior style figure (Japanese)
Original Marusan and Bandai Godzilla/kaiju figures from the early 1970s are the apex of Japanese vintage. Original markings and corporate stamps drive the multiplier — bootlegs are common.
- Sale price
- $8K
- USD · hammer + buyer's premium
- Sale date
- October 19, 2024
- Venue
- Heritage Auctions
- Authentication
- Marusan corporate markings, original packaging fragment.
Provenance
Japanese estate, imported in 2023.
Condition
Original paint, no chipping, original Marusan stamp intact.
Editorial note
Original Marusan and Bandai Godzilla/kaiju figures from the early 1970s are the apex of Japanese vintage. Original markings and corporate stamps drive the multiplier — bootlegs are common.
Sources cited
Heritage Auctions Toys & Comics October 2024
auction house
Reported figures reflect publicly-cited hammer + buyer's premium as of source date. May differ slightly from auction-house internal records. Educational reference, not appraisal.
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